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CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Top tomato tips FROM Page 24 immature fruit have firm, dry and uniquely sweet flesh – delicious steamed and drowned in butter – and as mature pumpkins, they’re among the best for roasting or for popping into the hangi. Kumikumi are moderately vig- orous vines that are best left to sprawl at ground level. Even though zucchini seedlings have been in the shops for weeks now, there’s still plenty of time to raise your own from seed. Start off in small pots and plant them out when they’ve grown two sets of true leaves. Plant them in deep, wellnourished soil in a sunny spot, with a light top-dressing of lime to prevent blossom end rot. Spray them with milk or DIY baking soda sprays to slow the advance of powdery mildew. Don’t slack off with your pick- ing. The difference between a zucchini and a marrow is only a few days in summer, and let’s be honest – nobody likes marrows. TIDY UP TOMATOES Remove any laterals on the lower parts of your tomato plants. These sap the plant’s energy and inhibit airflow, which can lead to fungal problems. Also make sure you remove any leaves touching the ground, as they are easy access points for pests and disease. The best time to prune your tomato plants is first thing in the morning on a dry day. This way, exposed tissue will dry off before the dew settles at night, which helps reduce the chance of infection. SUMMER LAWN TLC I’m not the greatest advocate of lawns – I think they are a waste of good food-growing space – but kids need something to run around on barefoot, like proper wee Kiwis. Just like any garden plant, grass needs maintenance – mostly mowing and a bit of weeding – water and food. If you neglect these jobs now – especially the last two – you will probably end up with a patchy lawn later in the summer. Once gaps open up in lawns, weeds can get in, and once they’ve become established, most are very hard to exorcise. When mowing, don’t drop the blades too low, as this can also lead to bald patches. When feeding lawns, it’s important to get an even spread. This is most easily achieved by using liquid fertiliser distributed via a feeder connected to your garden hose. In dry weather, thoroughly water the lawn a day before feeding, so that the soil is open and absorbent. 25 BERRYNICE: Mulberries are fabulous fruiters, but don’t let them get too tall to pick the berries. REAL ESTATE AGENT Selling your property? For honest advice & a stress free approach to moving call Cheryl Wright Licensed Agent REAA 2008 359 4370 or 027 529 7444 127 Farrington Avenue, Bishopdale E: cheryl.wright@harcourts.co.nz www.harcourtsvision.co.nz 5576820AA HOUSE INSPECTORS BUYING OR SELLING A HOUSE AND NEED A HOUSE INSPECTED ? 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Kumikumi are moderately vig- orous vines that are best left to sprawl at ground level. Even though zucchini seedlings have been in the shops for weeks now, there’s still plenty of time to raise your own from seed. Start off in small pots and plant them out when they’ve grown two sets of true leaves. Plant them in deep, well- nourished soil in a sunny spot, with a light top-dressing of lime to prevent blossom end rot. Spray them with milk or DIY baking soda sprays to slow the advance of powdery mildew. Don’t slack off with your pick- ing. The difference between a zucchini and a marrow is only a few days in summer, and let’s be honest – nobody likes marrows. TIDY UP TOMATOES Remove any laterals on the lower parts of your tomato plants. These sap the plant’s energy and inhibit airflow, which can lead to fungal problems. Also make sure you remove any leaves touching the ground, as they are easy access points for pests and disease. The best time to prune your tomato plants is first thing in the morning on a dry day. This way, exposed tissue will dry off before the dew settles at night, which helps reduce the chance of infection. SUMMER LAWN TLC I’m not the greatest advocate of lawns – I think they are a waste of good food-growing space – but kids need something to run around on barefoot, like proper wee Kiwis. Just like any garden plant, grass needs maintenance – mostly mowing and a bit of weeding – water and food. If you neglect these jobs now – especially the last two – you will probably end up with a patchy lawn later in the summer. Once gaps open up in lawns, weeds can get in, and once they’ve become established, most are very hard to exorcise. When mowing, don’t drop the blades too low, as this can also lead to bald patches. When feeding lawns, it’s important to get an even spread. This is most easily achieved by using liquid fertiliser distributed via a feeder connected to your garden hose. In dry weather, thoroughly water the lawn a day before feeding, so that the soil is open and absorbent. 25 BERRYNICE: Mulberries are fabulous fruiters, but don’t let them get too tall to pick the berries. REAL ESTATE AGENT Selling your property? For honest advice & a stress free approach to moving call Cheryl Wright Licensed Agent REAA 2008 359 4370 or 027 529 7444 127 Farrington Avenue, Bishopdale E: cheryl.wright@harcourts.co.nz www.harcourtsvision.co.nz 5576820AA HOUSE INSPECTORS BUYING OR SELLING A HOUSE AND NEED A HOUSE INSPECTED ? 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